Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-22
MACHINERY. ETC


The committee appointed to pass
upon articles exhibited in the mechan- |
zeal department Of the $. w. Wis. In |
dustrial Association beg leave to sub |
nit, that the most important depart |
ment is that containing farm imple- |
ments and machinery. The benefit to |
the farmer arising from the competing
exhibitions is more direct and effect |
i've than from the display Of animals, |
or vegetable products. To him it is
the best means of determining the re-
spectiye merits and qualities Of the |
implements he finds necessary. This |
is evinced by the crowd around the |
operating haryesters, threshers, feed |
and ensilage cutters, &c. Objection e !
often made TO exhibitions at fairs |
which seem to be merely advertising |
enterprises, and claim is made that |
fairs should not be prostituted to
the personal interests of corporations |
and manufacturers. But upon what !
other source does the farmer depend |
for the articles that make his tasks !
possible and endurable? And what
other means are more effective for
enabling him to choose to his adyant- |
age, than is presented at fair where
all are placed side by side, and the
evidence Of experience and practice
is freely given? The extent and va
riety of the display did not fully meet
the expectation of the management,
or Of the visitors, which was owing
to a great extent TO previous rains,
and the condition Of the roads; but
liberal patronage and all honor is due
to those who spared no pains to prove
their tact in business, as well as to
spread their benefits abroad.
The only cash premiums given in
this department was on articles of
home manufacture and were given to
Stratman, of DodgeYille, as the extent
Of his display, and the quality of his
work was unquestionable. His own
skill and industry has made him what
he is; and until better man is found
he will continue to carry off the ribbons.
Seven different kinds of plows, and
verieties of vehicles of the most sub
stantial make, and fine appearance.
The premium of $500 was awarded
| to the exhibit of f. Hooking 4 Co.,
as the number of articles was larger,
| though in few respects superior to
those of Martin x Toay, who received
the second award In tanning mills,
mowers, corn -sulkies and some smaller
articles, Martin Il Toay were ahead in
kind and quality. In hay-rakes cult
vators, seeders and plows preference
was given to Martin IL Toay. They
had on exhibition twelve different We
hicles, including double open carriage,
single top buggy, phaeton, trotting
sulky, two open buggies, double farm
sleigh, double light sleigh, single sleigh,
platform spring wagon, all made by
the Kenny Buggy company, of Free
port, and for grace and durability are
unexcelled.
Great interest was shown by visitors
in the feed and ensilage cutters. The
Tornado made by W. r. Harrison,
of Canton, Ohio, and exhibited by
Jarvis & O'Neil, drew the preference,
but the Lion shown by f. w.
Stratman, ,Jr., and made by Hauk ~
Comstock Mechanicsyille Penn, had
qualities which made the award diff
cult and doubtful. The latter was in
ferior in cutting power, but superior
in that it crushed the feed after cut
ting; but the capacity of the first which
is the first consideration, seemed
greater
Four binders were on the ground.
The Minneapolis, shown by Richards
Bros, was admired by all for its
smoothness of motion and excellence
of workmanship. The Mccormick
is celebrated for its durability and reli-
ability, the Deering for its lightness of
frame and draft, and the Osborne for
the combination of all these qualities.
The award was given to the Osborne,
and the second to the Minneapolis.
j. \. owen had the j. / Case Agita-
tor and Separator, too well known to
need commentator. or exhibition to
insure choice, and sale with all men of
judgment. T. II. SHELDON,
JouN G. MARTIN.
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